Ford Global Technolgoies, LLC

Joan Manuel Hernandez

Erick Garcia Dominguez

Jonatan Leff Yaffe

Francisco Javier Ferreira

Francisco Javier Quintero Perez

Gerardo Velazquez Monroy

A vehicle system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, the instructions including receiving an alert signal, deploying a drone from a host vehicle in response to receiving the alert signal, and commanding the drone to follow the host vehicle and to present a perceptible alert.

Vehicle-integrated drone

A rainwater collection system is provided for a motor vehicle. That rainwater collection system includes a rainwater collector, a gate for the rainwater collector and a controller. The controller is configured to open and close the gate in response to data input respecting the occurrence of precipitation, a level of windshield washer fluid in a windshield washer system of the motor vehicle and in accordance with other monitored parameters including motor vehicle speed and battery voltage level. A related method is also disclosed.

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Mexico City, Mexico

Joan Manuel Hernandez